Materials & Care
Living Wood. Lasting Objects.
Our materials age with you. Learn about woods, finishes, and care.
Why we work with wood as a living material
At SATORI, wood is never treated as a neutral resource.
We work with it as a living material — one that reacts, breathes, matures, and remembers.
Unlike industrial surfaces that aim to stay unchanged, solid wood evolves with time.
It absorbs light, warmth, touch, and daily rituals.
This is not something we hide — it is something we respect.
Each piece begins its life long before it enters your home.
Our role is not to erase that history, but to shape it with care — allowing the material to remain honest.
Our Woods
Each SATORI object is defined first by its wood.
Not by trend. Not by form.
But by character.
Oak — The Keeper
Grounded. Timeless.
Oak is the backbone of Nordic interiors.
Dense, structured, enduring.
Its pronounced grain and weight give it quiet authority — never loud, never decorative.
Oak does not seek attention. It holds space.
Character
Stable, calm, confident.
Oak anchors rooms and rituals.
How it ages
Oak develops depth and warmth over time.
Its surface becomes richer, its grain more expressive.
Marks are absorbed, not exposed.
Best used for
Everyday objects, tables, trays, surfaces meant to stay.
Pieces that gather years rather than follow seasons.
Walnut — The Depth
Warm. Intimate.
Walnut is chosen for its emotional depth.
Its darker tone absorbs light, creating warmth rather than contrast.
The grain flows slowly — almost like a quiet current.
Walnut invites closeness.
Character
Soft power. Calm intimacy.
Objects that feel personal rather than public.
How it ages
Walnut reveals itself gradually.
Touch polishes it. Time softens it.
The surface becomes smoother, darker, more tactile.
Best used for
Serving pieces, bowls, plates, objects meant to be held and noticed only by those who use them.
Ash — The Balancer
Light. Precise.
Ash carries light without reflecting it.
Straight-grained, calm, quietly luminous.
It brings clarity to space — opening it, aligning it, letting it breathe.
Character
Balanced, disciplined, restrained.
Presence without heaviness.
How it ages
Ash maintains its brightness while gaining subtle warmth.
Its structure stays clear, its surface calm.
Best used for
Minimal forms, surfaces that connect movement and stillness.
Objects that support rather than dominate a space.
Acacia — The Warmth
Expressive. Alive.
Acacia is rich, lively, full of movement.
Its grain is bold, organic, unpredictable.
No two pieces ever look alike.
Character
Warm, generous, expressive.
Acacia brings natural energy into calm interiors.
How it ages
Acacia deepens in tone and contrast.
Its grain becomes more pronounced with time.
Best used for
Statement pieces, sculptural forms, objects that celebrate material presence.
Care & Aging
How to live with wood
Daily care
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Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth
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Do not soak in water
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Avoid dishwashers and prolonged moisture
Oils & nourishment
Wood, like skin, needs nourishment.
When the surface feels dry, refresh it with natural wood oil.
This restores depth, protects the grain, and keeps the surface alive.
Patina & marks
Small marks, soft scratches, changes in tone — these are not defects.
They are signs of use.
Of presence.
Of life.
Mass-produced objects aim to look untouched forever.
SATORI objects are designed to belong.
Why aging is part of the design
We do not seal wood into perfection.
We allow it to mature with you.
Each mark becomes personal.
Each surface becomes yours.
A quiet promise
Every SATORI piece is made to last — not only physically, but emotionally.
When you choose solid wood, you choose time.
When you choose SATORI, you choose to live with it consciously.
Silence is the new luxury.